Arranging Guns in Safe, Gun Racks...Soliciting Recommendations and Pics

**matedave7** · 05-15-23, 16:40

How do you store / arrange the guns in your safe?

I have a large safe but the space is not used efficiently. I keep mostly handguns but the safe came partially set up for long guns. Can probably fix that with new shelving. The next concern is arranging, standing the guns, etc. Quite frankly, I am a slob. I've got revolvers laying sideways, tessellated across the shelving and semi-autos upside down with grips in the air and packed together like books on a shelf. This is inefficient and probably not best for long term storage, even though things get moved and wiped down every few months.

So, what are you guys using for pistol racks? Any good, cheap, homemade set-ups? I would like to stand the guns right-side up on a rack with few points of contact to minimize corrosion concerns. Any ideas, pictures, etc?
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**Sidneyious** · 05-15-23, 16:57

I wish my problem was organizing a safe, mine is I can't hide a safe.

Google made it so I can't download pics from the image search.

I typed in pistol safe rack, some even have drawers under them. I don't know your space limits.

**Wildcat** · 05-15-23, 17:07

In my experience it works well if the pistols are each in some sort of soft case so they can be stacked on a shelf like books.
That way shoehorning in another gun doesn't risk marring its neighbors the way it would if they were naked.

**matedave7** · 05-15-23, 17:34

A friend told me Door mounted pistol pouches might help

**HKGuns** · 05-15-23, 17:51

Pistols on shelves, rifles in racks alternating butt up / down unless they are wood stocked, in which case wood up.

I use pistol hangers slid onto a shelf for revolvers. All of my autos are in a silicone sock on a shelf in one of those foam shelf pistol racks.

Be sure your safe has enough door clearance before you buy a door mounted rack. Neither of mine will close properly with one of those installed. I have a separate safe for really long rifles and shotguns.

**Pappabear** · 05-15-23, 18:05

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**jsbhike** · 05-15-23, 22:08

Originally Posted by matedave7

but the safe came partially set up for long guns. Can probably fix that with new shelving.

Assuming that means unused space due to height being geared towards waterfowl shotguns? If so, making or buying shelving will help.

These are good for handguns not in a pouch or box.

https://www.hornady.com/security/sec...pistol-rack#!/

Door mounted pouches might help, but that depends on how far out the shelves/racks come in relation to the door.

**RobRobi** · 05-16-23, 03:56

There are a lot of gun safe accessories that help to keep your firearm in easy and compact way. In addition to pistol racks, try using door organizers. Also, try to find a suitable interior configuration for your safe model. Maybe on manufacturer's site. More ideas you can find in Gun Safe Organization Ideas & Useful Tips

**matedave7** · 05-16-23, 16:15

Originally Posted by RobRobi

There are a lot of gun safe accessories that help to keep your firearm in easy and compact way. In addition to pistol racks, try using door organizers. Also, try to find a suitable interior configuration for your safe model. Maybe on manufacturer's site. More ideas you can find in Gun Safe Organization Ideas & Useful Tips

Thank you for this information, I'll check out the site
I really appreciate everyone concern